Journal

Stories. Culture. Inspiration.

  • Gulf Rhythms article cover showing a traditional Gulf performance in a heritage setting

    Bahraini Music

    Gulf Rhythms: A World of Diversity and Identity

    A journey through Gulf rhythms and performance traditions—from poetry, sea and desert to cultural exchange and hank—and how the environment shaped the character of...

  • Pianobook with Valencia Tar, Khaliji Drums of Arabia and Rahmani Drum in a 3D presentation

    ASamples

    Three Instruments from the Studio to Pianobook

    Three stories from the studio: how Valencia Tar, Rahmani Drum, and Chimes & More evolved from personal tools I built while composing into free...

  • Gulf musicians in traditional clothing performing with drums and a folk wind instrument

    ASamples

    The Search for the Gulf Sound

    A journey from recording samples and building personal libraries to the founding of ASamples — through composition, sampling, and the search for an authentic...